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Gluten-Free Named Hot Trend for Gourmet Holiday Gifts
The three hottest holiday product categories continue to be perennial favorites – chocolate, baked goods and alcohol beverages – however, this year a fourth newcomer is added to the list, gluten-free foods, according to a recent survey by the Specialty Food Association.Responses from 250 specialty food producers and retailers revealed chocolate is by far the most popular gift choice (42 percent), followed by baked goods (36 percent), alcohol beverages (25 percent) and gluten-free products (20 percent). America’s appetite for specialty foods hit a record high last year, with consumers spending $86 billion on everything from artisanal chocolates and cheese to oils ... |
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Radiant Orchid Selected as Pantone 2014 Color of the Year
Radiant Orchid, Pantone 18-3224, has been named 2014’s color of the year for its “captivating, magical and enigmatic” properties.“While the 2013 color of the year, Pantone 17-5641 Emerald, served as a symbol of growth, renewal and prosperity, Radiant Orchid reaches across the color wheel to intrigue the eye and spark the imagination,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “An invitation to innovation, Radiant Orchid encourages expanded creativity and originality, which is increasingly valued in today’s society. An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health. ... |
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Lake Champlain Chocolates Partners With Local Purveyors for Unique Caramels
Vermont chocolatier Lake Champlain Chocolates is no stranger to collaborations with local purveyors of food and drink. Now, the company is teaming up with Citizen Cider and Happy Valley Orchard to create a new apple cider caramel. The use of ingredients from Citizen Cider, an up-and-coming cider house based in Essex, Vt., and Happy Valley Orchard based in Middlebury, Vt., produces a cider caramel that showcases a harmony of fermented foods – apples into cider and cocoa beans into chocolate. Together in one distinctive confection, this caramel harkens shoppers’ favorite apple crisp or caramel apple, and is a delicious way ... |
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Balducci’s Celebrates Grand Reopening in Scarsdale, N.Y.
In celebration of the Dec. 13 grand reopening of Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market in Scarsdale, N.Y., the gourmet retailer will donate a portion of the weekend’s sales to the Food Bank for Westchester. The enhanced and larger store now provides a better shopping experience with a sweeping assortment of the finest, individually selected items. Balducci’s said it honors its reputation of exceptional food by expanding its departments to offer even more perfectly aged cheeses, expertly and responsibly sourced seafood, the finest cuts of meat, a fragrant floral department, and a brand-new epicurean hot food bar, mezze and olive bar.Balducci’s on-premise executive ... |
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Woll’s Concept Plus to Be Featured on DIY Network
Woll’s Concept Plus with its patented three-position cover will be featured on the “I Want That” episode on the DIY Network next week.The program, known for highlighting innovative, buzz-worthy products that are new to the market, will showcase Woll’s Concept Plus, part of Diamond Plus Induction, Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. EST. The episode will highlight the innovative designed multi-functional safety glass and the vented covers for easy viewing of the contents. The covers are rimmed with silicone and fit securely on the pan, and integrate with the ergonomic, stay-cool handles in three different cooking positions: closed on the cookware ... |
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Mrs. Green’s Opens 15th Natural Market
Mrs. Green’s Natural Market opened its 15th location in Hartsdale, N.Y., offering 100 percent organic produce, all-natural meats and dairy, artisanal baked goods, supplements, and household, pet and baby products. An all-organic salad bar, wholesome to-go meals and beverage bar serving fair-trade coffee and organic juices makes Mrs. Green’s Natural Market a one-stop-shop for health-conscious customers in Hartsdale and surrounding areas. Mrs. Green’s was founded in 1991 with the mission to not only provide exceptional organic and natural products, but also to educate and inspire communities to eat and live well. With aisles dedicated to a highly curated assortment of ... |
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Queen City Cookies Debuts Expanded Café
Queen City Cookies in Cincinnati has expanded its award-winning sweets and menu offerings with the opening of a new bakery café. Queen City Cookies’ new location is in a repurposed, historic rectory of the old St. Pius Church complex. Founder Peggy Shannon gutted the 9,000-square-foot building, removing wood paneling and drop ceilings to create a whimsical café with two seating areas. The café’s decor channels the magic of India, Mexico and Cincinnati among its vibrant pink, yellow, periwinkle, and metallic gold walls. From Mexican tile inlay on the stairways and counter to its hand-stamped walls and floor, each room offers ... |
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Kuhn Rikon Moves to Larger Headquarters
Kuhn Rikon USA, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2013, has moved to a new location, which is twice as big as the previous facility. The move supports the rapid growth of its business in Swiss-designed cooks’ tools, cutlery, bakeware and specialty cookware. The new location houses an expanded showroom to display Kuhn Rikon’s award-winning products and new product innovations. It also includes an expanded test kitchen and samples warehouse, plus office space for the growing Kuhn Rikon USA staff that provides marketing and sales support to retailers, and highly trained in-house customer service for consumers. The company’s phone numbers have not ... |
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Lindt & Sprungli Extends Sustainable Cocoa Production
Lindt & Sprungli is substantially upscaling and extending its farming program in Ghana. Until 2016, more than 45,000 cocoa farmers in Ghana will receive additional support in improving their agricultural, social and environmental farming practices, aiming at more than doubling productivity yield and increasing farm family income considerably. The Lindt & Sprungli farming program will include the introduction of detailed farm mapping, a complete farmer professionalization training package and improved planting material through farmer-led nurseries. The farmers will have access to credit for necessary planting appliances in newly set-up farm shops. In each district, if not already in place, a ... |
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Chocolate Makers Recognized in International Competition
The International Chocolate Awards recognized the best in the world of chocolate at the first London Salon du Chocolat in October. The World Final judged the Gold and Silver winners and finalist nominations from more than 800 products entered into the European and Americas semifinals, and the Israeli, Italian and Canadian national competitions. The International Chocolate Awards was set up to recognize the best fine-quality chocolate from around the world. The awards are designed to reflect international tastes and offer a level playing field for international entries. The judging panel was made up of experts, food journalists and pastry chefs ... |
